Seven Palms Mobile Home Estates

Key facts from Seven Palms Mobile Home Estates's documents

Reflects the 1973 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (homeowners association) — Seven Palms Mobile Home Association, Inc. (Definitions; Article 31)

Legal name

Seven Palms Mobile Home Association, Inc. (Article 1, Definitions; also PAGE 1)

Units / lots

573 (Lots 1-214, 215-457, 458-573 inclusive); later increased to 638 by 1974 amendment (PAGE 1, descriptions; DOC 194497)

Developer / declarant

Seven Palms, Ltd., a Limited Partnership (PAGE 1, first paragraph)

Assessments & dues

Initially $120 per lot per year (as of 1973 Declaration); but subject to change by Board annually (Article 13 (PAGE 4))

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements; if resulting assessment per lot exceeds 10% more than previous year’s annual assessment, must be authorized by three-fourths board vote and ratified by two-thirds of members voting (Article 38 (PAGE 11))

Collections & liens

Assessment is a lien on the lot; personal obligation of owner for assessments that fell due while he was owner; lien junior to first mortgages; foreclosure of assessment lien permitted per Arizona law; Association may bid at foreclosure sal (Articles 34, 35, 42 (PAGES 9, 12-13))

Reserves & fees

Board may establish a reserve for repair, maintenance, taxes, insurance, management, administrative costs and other charges (Article 37 (PAGE 10-11))

Pets

Yes, but only household dog, cat, or bird pets owned by the owner of the lot on which they are kept (Article 28 (PAGE 6))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but Association has first right to offer for sale or lease any lot; owner must notify Association of intention to sell or lease; Association may list lot for resale or rent within 15 days at minimum cost to owner (Article 20 (PAGE 5))

Parking & vehicles

All personal cars must be fully parked on owner’s lot and in carport; no in-street or cul-de-sac parking except for approved deliveries, pick-ups, or short-time visitors, except in established parking spaces (Article 26 (PAGE 6))

Fences

No new or additional construction of buildings and fences, or modifications to existing buildings without approval (Article 16) (Article 16 (PAGE 4))

Architectural approval

Yes, for mobile home placement, appearance, location, and for any structures, cabanas, porches, etc.; also for additional trees/shrubs; for any construction or modifications; for patios and carports (must have approved cover per 1974 amendm (Article 14 (PAGES 1-2); Article 16 (PAGE)

Home business

Any activities of a commercial or professional nature strictly prohibited on any mobile home site except upon written consent of Association (Article 7 (PAGE 3); also Article 14(d) ()

Signs & flags

Mailbox with owner’s name permitted under common specs; no other signs or advertisements, except reasonable safety signs; no For Sale or For Rent signs without written permission of Association, which has first right to offer for sale or le (Article 20 (PAGE 5))

Setbacks / home size

Not explicitly stated; but mobile home placement must conform to Seven Palms plan to assure uniform plan (Article 15 (PAGE 4))

Use restrictions

Mobile homes restricted to single family occupancy; commercial activities strictly prohibited without written consent of Association (Article 14(a) (PAGE 2); Article 7 (PAGE )

Voting & meetings

One membership per lot; members vote on certain matters (e.g., increases over 10%, special assessments) by affirmative vote of two-thirds of members voting in person or by proxy (Articles 31, 37 (PAGE 7, 10); Article 38)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.